Why Indiana will win: If there's one team that could galvanize and re-energize Hibbert, it's the Heat. They don't have the size to match up with the 7-2 All-Star, and he has played some of his best and most memorable games in the playoffs against the Heat. George proved last year he can go head-to-head with James as well as anyone, and Indiana has a more balanced roster than Miami. The Heat also never know how much they'll get out of Dwyane Wade, who at his best is better than anyone on the Pacers.

Why Miami will win: The Heat are the best team in the NBA when they come together. LeBron James has dominated the playoffs, and Miami has reached this round without any pressure while Indiana needed seven games vs. the lowly Hawks and six vs. the inexperienced Wizards. Wade and Ray Allen always seem to rise to the occasion when needed, and Chris Bosh continues to be one of the most underrated players in the NBA.

Did you know? The last time two teams played a seven-game Eastern Conference finals series, then went at it again the next year? The Heat, led by Wade and Shaquille O'Neal, avenged their 2005 loss to the Detroit Pistons by beating them 4-2.

Prediction: Heat in 6.

PHOTOS: RANKING EVERY PLAYER IN THE EAST FINALS

LeBron James and Paul George have company. Eight former All-Stars are playing in the East finals between the Heat and Pacers, along with 21 other players. USA TODAY Sports' Adi Joseph ranks them all. (Photo: Brian Spurlock, USA TODAY Sports)

24. Pacers SF Rasual Butler: The 34-year-old fought his way back into the league and now is one of the best shooters on the Pacers' roster, though he rarely plays. (Photo: Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY Sports)